Are fewer parents smacking their children?
Research suggests fewer parents are smacking their children in the UK and many other countries. Read
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Scotland
Fact checks of direct relevance and specifically about matters of national importance in Scotland
Has the SNP ever been fined for election spending mistakes?
The Electoral Commission told us it has never issued the Scottish National Party with any kind of fine or sanction. Read
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Europe
EU membership: Spain vs Scotland
It’s often assumed that Spain, with one eye on the independence movement in Catalonia, would stop an independent Scotland from joining the EU. Would it? Read
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Education
Is educational attainment in Scotland at record levels?
Figures on attainment in Scotland depend on which measure you prefer to look at. Read
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Has the Scottish Government budget increased or decreased since 2010?
Panelists on this week's Question Time clashed over the Scottish Government budget. Read
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How likely is a second Scottish independence referendum?
Opinion polls show more people are against a second referendum on independence than are for it. Read
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Education
Scottish schools
The standard of schools in Scotland, as measured by recent pupil tests and exam results, seems to be slightly in decline. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
The oil price and Scotland’s independence
The falling price of oil hasn’t had much impact on the proportion of people saying they would vote for independence. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Tax gap, migration and trade deficit: Prime Minister's Questions
We've factchecked claims from Prime Minister's Questions on the tax gap, the trade deficit, Scottish migration, and the EU referendum government websites. Read
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12 May's BBC Question Time, factchecked
We've factchecked the panel's claims on Scottish public attitudes, election results, immigration and jobs. Read
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Evidence you can rely on
Fact checking claims made by politicians, public figures and viral online content can give you the full picture backed by the evidence.
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